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Hayleys Group Hayleys is one of Sri Lanka’s preeminent multinational conglomerates. Find out more about the Hayleys Group.

Visit www.hayleys.com for more, or https://www.hayleys.com/careers/ if you are interested in joining us. Founded in 1878, Hayleys is a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, and one of the country’s largest value-added exporters. Hayleys accounts for approximately 5% of Sri Lanka’s export income, 4.6% of its tea and 4.1% of its rubber production, with business interests in 16 diverse sectors, catering to over 80 markets worldwide. Hayleys commands globally leading market positions in several key sectors, such as transportation and logistics, agriculture and retail, accounts for 5% of global demand for household and industrial gloves and is the world’s largest manufacturer of coconut-shell based activated carbon. Through a vibrant history of 146 years, Hayleys has nurtured deep-rooted relationships across the country’s agricultural and smallholder supply chains, distribution networks and customer segments, delivering significant socio-economic value to its diverse stakeholders.

19/10/2026

Five decades of high-value export leadership

Hayleys Group Executive Director Sarath Ganegoda reflects on how Hayleys pioneered Sri Lanka's coconut shell activated carbon industry, turning an agricultural by-product into a globally competitive export - a critical material for global high technology applications.

Not every Hayleys business makes something you can put on a shelf. Some make the business behind the business work. Meet...
17/10/2026

Not every Hayleys business makes something you can put on a shelf. Some make the business behind the business work.

Meet HBSI - Hayleys Business Solutions International, part of the Hayleys Group's BPO Sector. From customer experiences to digital operations, we help global businesses work smarter, serve customers better and keep things moving.

01/10/2026

Growing up isn’t leaving childhood behind. It’s carrying the best parts of it with us. Happy World Children's Day!

Back-to-back champions. Three divisions. An unbeaten campaign.The Hayleys Table Tennis Team has retained its title at th...
30/09/2026

Back-to-back champions. Three divisions. An unbeaten campaign.

The Hayleys Table Tennis Team has retained its title at the 67th Mercantile Table Tennis League Championship 2026, securing championship victories in the Men's A, Men's D and Women's B Divisions, without a single defeat.

In the Men's A Division, Hashan Weerakoon, Asel Wickramatilake, Helitha Hendawitharana and Muditha Gunathunga went unbeaten across four ties.

The Men's D Division team of Nissanka Thilakananda, Sahan Yugandara and Geeth Madushan maintained a perfect record.

In the Women's B Division, Chami Gangoda, Shavindini Gallearachchi and Naduni Perera also completed an unbeaten campaign.

The wider squad was further strengthened by Nathasha Siwarathne and Anumi Hewage, with the team coached by Nadeera Ginige.

Wellbeing is strengthened when we care for both our communities and the people who make our organisation what it is.Alum...
29/09/2026

Wellbeing is strengthened when we care for both our communities and the people who make our organisation what it is.

Alumex PLC reaffirmed this commitment through two meaningful initiatives. A blood donation campaign brought together over 113 donors in support of a vital community healthcare need, while an on-site medical camp at its Prime Facility in Ekala provided employees with access to professional medical consultations and practical health guidance.

By promoting preventive healthcare, encouraging community participation, and supporting employee wellbeing, Alumex continues to foster a culture where people are empowered to live healthier lives.

අගය එකතු කිරීම ඇරඹෙන්නේ ගොවිබිමෙන්මයි.Hayleys Group හි විධායක අධ්‍යක්ෂ සරත් ගනේගොඩ මහතා, කුඩා පරිමාණ ගොවීන් ගෝලීය වෙළඳපො...
28/09/2026

අගය එකතු කිරීම ඇරඹෙන්නේ ගොවිබිමෙන්මයි.

Hayleys Group හි විධායක අධ්‍යක්ෂ සරත් ගනේගොඩ මහතා, කුඩා පරිමාණ ගොවීන් ගෝලීය වෙළඳපොළ සමඟ සම්බන්ධ කරමින්, ඔවුන්ගේ නිෂ්පාදනවලට වැඩි වටිනාකමක් එක් කර ලෝක වෙළඳපොළට ගෙන යන ආකාරය පිළිබඳ අදහස් දක්වයි.

ගොවිබිමෙන් ලෝක වෙළඳපොළට, සෑම පියවරකදීම වටිනාකමක් එක් කරමින් Hayleys ගොවීන් සමඟ ඉදිරියට යන්නේ මෙලෙසයි.

The Kingsbury Hotel has had quite the journey, from its beginnings as the Ceylon Continental Hotel to becoming one of C...
28/09/2026

The Kingsbury Hotel has had quite the journey, from its beginnings as the Ceylon Continental Hotel to becoming one of Colombo’s most recognisable five-star addresses.
Today - proudly standing as the flagship city hotel of Hayleys Leisure PLC

Some ecosystems are too important to lose.Marking a significant step towards environmental conservation, Dipped Products...
27/09/2026

Some ecosystems are too important to lose.

Marking a significant step towards environmental conservation, Dipped Products PLC, together with Horana Plantations PLC, launched Sri Lanka's first private sector-led cloud forest restoration project above 6,000 feet at the Dell Mountain Range of the Bambarakelly Estate.

The Eco-Pulse Cloud Forest Restoration Project focuses on restoring one of the country's most fragile ecosystems through native tree planting, habitat restoration, and sustainable land-use practices, helping strengthen biodiversity, protect water resources, and enhance climate resilience.

This initiative reflects a shared commitment to creating lasting environmental impact and safeguarding Sri Lanka's natural heritage for future generations.

Wellbeing flourishes when people are given the space to move, connect, and be themselves.Hayleys Consumer, in collaborat...
26/09/2026

Wellbeing flourishes when people are given the space to move, connect, and be themselves.

Hayleys Consumer, in collaboration with Hayleys Aventura and fellow Hayleys subsidiaries, brought female employees together for the Dance & Movement Workshop powered by Whisper—an uplifting initiative celebrating wellbeing, confidence, and self-expression.

Welcoming 75 participants, the workshop combined guided dance and movement sessions with conversations around mindful movement, self-care, and maintaining an active lifestyle. More than just a celebration of International Women's Day, it created a supportive environment where women could reconnect with themselves, embrace movement with confidence, and prioritise their wellbeing.
By investing in initiatives that inspire healthier lifestyles and meaningful connections, Hayleys continues to foster a workplace where our people are empowered to thrive—both personally and professionally.

Hayleys Advantis launched EmpowerHER—a group-wide leadership mentoring initiative designed to cultivate the next generat...
25/09/2026

Hayleys Advantis launched EmpowerHER—a group-wide leadership mentoring initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of female leaders. Through a unique reverse mentoring model, high-potential talent is paired with senior leaders in a meaningful exchange of leadership experience, fresh perspectives, and shared learning.

The inaugural cohort brings together female key talent at Assistant Manager and Manager levels, reinforcing Advantis' commitment to building a diverse leadership pipeline.

The programme was launched with an inspiring keynote by Thanuja Jayawardene, Head of Women's Empowerment, Advocacy & Code of Conduct at MAS Holdings, setting the stage for a journey of growth, inclusion, and leadership.
By investing in people and championing inclusive leadership, Hayleys Advantis continues to create opportunities for talent to thrive and lead with confidence.

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400, Deans Road, Colombo 10
Colombo
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